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Anyone know the thread specification for the spark plug hole in the L98 head? I have my right front plug that feels like it's binding up part way when screwed in. Thinking about running a tap in there to "chase" the threads to clean them up. So, need the size of tap to use. Any other thoughts welcome.
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The thread size and pitch should be 14x1.25. If you are re-threading a spark plug hole, I would recommend using a spark plug tap. They do not use a conventional tap handle, but rather use a 3/8 drive so that you can use an extention if needed and a ratchet to run the tap into the spark plug hole. I can post a picture of a few that I have if you'd like.
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some time ago I watched a bike mechanic rethread a nearly inaccessbile spark plug hole on one of my bikes, he used grease on the tap threads to minimize chips dropping into the cylinder. not a bad idea imo.
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